Sunday, October 18, 2009
Ed Mangano Looks a Little.... Different....
Mangano is running on "new ideas" and "new leadership" as if he hasn't been in office for 13 years. As if he wasn't the one who voted for and approved policies and budgets that almost bankrupted Nassau County.
The "New" Ed Mangano has a new look.
Like the old "Pete and Re-Pete" from Highlights Magazine, see if you can find what is different.
The "New" Ed Mangano has a new look.
Like the old "Pete and Re-Pete" from Highlights Magazine, see if you can find what is different.
Friday, October 16, 2009
New Siena Poll: Ed Mangano The Invisible Man
A new Siena Poll spells bad news for Ed Mangano.
Even with signs just about everywhere, Mangano can't catch a break.
In Nassau County, he has:
14% Favorable
11% Unfavorable
and an incredible 74% Don't Know/No Opinion.
It's Mid-October and Mangano has no traction whatsoever.
The big kick in the tuchus is the 76% Don't Know/No Opinion from REPUBLICANS.
By contrast, Suozzi has a 56% Favorable, 34% Unfavorable and only 10% Don't Know/No Opinion.
The question in the poll about who you would vote for if the election were today:
Suozzi - 54%
Mangano - 32%
Don't Know/No Opinion 14%
The only grouping that Mangano does well in is Republicans who give him 50%.
Democrats give Suozzi 79% and Republicans give Suozzi 36%
Mangano gets 11% of Democrats.
Even with signs just about everywhere, Mangano can't catch a break.
In Nassau County, he has:
14% Favorable
11% Unfavorable
and an incredible 74% Don't Know/No Opinion.
It's Mid-October and Mangano has no traction whatsoever.
The big kick in the tuchus is the 76% Don't Know/No Opinion from REPUBLICANS.
By contrast, Suozzi has a 56% Favorable, 34% Unfavorable and only 10% Don't Know/No Opinion.
The question in the poll about who you would vote for if the election were today:
Suozzi - 54%
Mangano - 32%
Don't Know/No Opinion 14%
The only grouping that Mangano does well in is Republicans who give him 50%.
Democrats give Suozzi 79% and Republicans give Suozzi 36%
Mangano gets 11% of Democrats.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Friday, October 09, 2009
Sign Stealers: Nassau GOP Leaders Son Arrested Thursday Night
The son of under-boss Joe Cairo was arrested last night by NCPD for stealing Democratic party candidate campaign signs.
Thursday, October 08, 2009
Chairman Mangano and his Tax Revolt Party - A Party of Election Fraud
Chairman Ed Mangano is going to court to sue the Nassau County Board of Elections because he wants a better ballot position for his Tax Revolt Party.
Chairman Mangano is the County Executive candidate for the Tax Revolt Party.
Actually, he is the ONLY candidate on the Tax Revolt Party line.
There were three other candidates for Nassau County Legislature on the line but they are off the line.
Why?
MASSIVE FRAUD.
In order to get the Tax Revolt Party line on the ballot and a candidate on the line, hundreds of signatures needed to be collected on petitions for each candidate in their districts.
Well, it turns out that first Chris Browne running against Legislator Joe Scannell submitted petitions so full of fraud that it was called the worst case of election fraud in Nassau history.
Then Joe Belesi who is losing to Legislator Dave Mejias had his petitions thrown out for fraudulant signature too.
And then Howard Koepel runnnig against Legislator Jeff Toback was kicked off the ballot for the same reason.
75% of the candidates in Chairman Mangano's party have been kicked off the ballot by a judge.
Not only that but the Nassau County District Attorney is investigating the petitions and the people who "collected" them under Chairman Mangano.
Ed Mangano is the leader of he Tax Revolt Party and needs to answer questions about his people committing election fraud.
Signtures that didn't match addresses.
Fake addresses.
Fake signatures.
Forged signatures.
The same handwriting on many signatures.
The list goes on and on.
Tell us Chairman Mangano, what did you know about your party committing fraud and when did you know it.
Chairman Mangano is the County Executive candidate for the Tax Revolt Party.
Actually, he is the ONLY candidate on the Tax Revolt Party line.
There were three other candidates for Nassau County Legislature on the line but they are off the line.
Why?
MASSIVE FRAUD.
In order to get the Tax Revolt Party line on the ballot and a candidate on the line, hundreds of signatures needed to be collected on petitions for each candidate in their districts.
Well, it turns out that first Chris Browne running against Legislator Joe Scannell submitted petitions so full of fraud that it was called the worst case of election fraud in Nassau history.
Then Joe Belesi who is losing to Legislator Dave Mejias had his petitions thrown out for fraudulant signature too.
And then Howard Koepel runnnig against Legislator Jeff Toback was kicked off the ballot for the same reason.
75% of the candidates in Chairman Mangano's party have been kicked off the ballot by a judge.
Not only that but the Nassau County District Attorney is investigating the petitions and the people who "collected" them under Chairman Mangano.
Ed Mangano is the leader of he Tax Revolt Party and needs to answer questions about his people committing election fraud.
Signtures that didn't match addresses.
Fake addresses.
Fake signatures.
Forged signatures.
The same handwriting on many signatures.
The list goes on and on.
Tell us Chairman Mangano, what did you know about your party committing fraud and when did you know it.
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Mangano TV Commercial
Just saw Ed Mangano's TV commercial.
It looks like it was shot on a 1983 VHS Camera on a videotape the was used over and over to tape Airwolf through its entire series and then copied over so Ed can make his commercial.
It is that bad.
I'll get the video asap so you can see for yourself.
It looks like it was shot on a 1983 VHS Camera on a videotape the was used over and over to tape Airwolf through its entire series and then copied over so Ed can make his commercial.
It is that bad.
I'll get the video asap so you can see for yourself.
Rose Walker: How Revolting!
Oyster Bay Councilwoman Rose Walker is running to fill Ed Mangano's seat because once he loses the County Executive race to Tom Suozzi, Ed needs a place to go. So the plan is that he'll be appointed to what the republicans beleive will be Rose Walker's empty seat on the Town Council.
Gee, what will happen when Walker loses?
Will she step down so Mangano can slip onto the Town Board?
Anyway, it's kinda funny that Walker has "Tax Revolt" signs going up in the District (and outside the district - the picture below is from deep into Dave Mejias' district) considering Rose Walker voted to increase taxes in the Town of Oyster Bay 11% last year... for a total of 41% over the past 5 years.
Heck, you can say Rose Walker hasn't met a tax she didn't want to increase.
And she wants you (the voter as per her sign) to join her "Tax Revolt"?
She sure forgets her own record fairly quickly and hope you do too.
How Revolting!
Gee, what will happen when Walker loses?
Will she step down so Mangano can slip onto the Town Board?
Anyway, it's kinda funny that Walker has "Tax Revolt" signs going up in the District (and outside the district - the picture below is from deep into Dave Mejias' district) considering Rose Walker voted to increase taxes in the Town of Oyster Bay 11% last year... for a total of 41% over the past 5 years.
Heck, you can say Rose Walker hasn't met a tax she didn't want to increase.
And she wants you (the voter as per her sign) to join her "Tax Revolt"?
She sure forgets her own record fairly quickly and hope you do too.
How Revolting!
New Items in the Gift Shoppe
The Nassau GOP has re-branded so we're followed along. Get your new swag now!
T-Shirts!
Bumper Stickers!
And Much More!
T-Shirts!
Bumper Stickers!
And Much More!
Friday, October 02, 2009
EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Malcom Smith Accepts Invite to Box Dean Skelos of Charity
Last night at the Nassau County Democratic Fall Gala, Majority Leader Malcolm Smith accepted an invitation to Box for Charity.
His would-be opponent? Dean Skelos.
The match will be thre 1 minute rounds sanctioned by New York State.
The invitation from LI Fight for Charity to Skelos will be extended today.
Will Skelos accept?
Sen. Smiths response was an immediate "yes" and the he got into a fights stance and said of Skelos "I'l make him dizzy."
His would-be opponent? Dean Skelos.
The match will be thre 1 minute rounds sanctioned by New York State.
The invitation from LI Fight for Charity to Skelos will be extended today.
Will Skelos accept?
Sen. Smiths response was an immediate "yes" and the he got into a fights stance and said of Skelos "I'l make him dizzy."
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Stay Classy, Mangano - GOP Thugs Destroy Suozzi Signs, Replace with Mangano Signs
Ahhhh.... election season is finally here with GOP thugs stealing and destroying signs as if they own the county.
Here is an example of the fine goons working for Ed Mangano. If Ed can't keep his own people under control, how can he run a county?
Nassau Republicans are thugs and goons and nothing more. As they slip further and further into obscure minority status, they will destroy as much as they can. Cowards.
The first picture has a sign with moderate damage with the hand-made fake "grass-roots" look.
Hempstead Tpke, Levittown
The next picture is also on Hempstead Tpke in Levittown across from the BJ's/Best Buy. This one has more damage than the last.
The last one is totally destroyed by Mangano Thugs. It's in the lot by Tri-County on Hempstead Tpke.
These signs are are a stones throw away from Mangano HQ and of course the robots there will say they have "No Idea" who put those signs up. Liars.
Here is an example of the fine goons working for Ed Mangano. If Ed can't keep his own people under control, how can he run a county?
Nassau Republicans are thugs and goons and nothing more. As they slip further and further into obscure minority status, they will destroy as much as they can. Cowards.
The first picture has a sign with moderate damage with the hand-made fake "grass-roots" look.
Hempstead Tpke, Levittown
The next picture is also on Hempstead Tpke in Levittown across from the BJ's/Best Buy. This one has more damage than the last.
The last one is totally destroyed by Mangano Thugs. It's in the lot by Tri-County on Hempstead Tpke.
These signs are are a stones throw away from Mangano HQ and of course the robots there will say they have "No Idea" who put those signs up. Liars.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Nina Bastardi: Not Just Some Girl
"When asked who he's running against, Nina Petraro Bastardi's opponent answers "Oh, just some girl." - http://notjustsomegirl.weebly.com/
Nina is not "just some girl." She is an accomplished woman who has probably achieved more just reaching her mid-twenties than John Ciotti has yet to do in his fifties.
Nina is an example of the best and brightest we need in Nassau County. John Ciotti is the status-quo, do-nothing politician of the past.
Nina is not "just some girl." She is an accomplished woman who has probably achieved more just reaching her mid-twenties than John Ciotti has yet to do in his fifties.
Nina is an example of the best and brightest we need in Nassau County. John Ciotti is the status-quo, do-nothing politician of the past.
Monday, August 03, 2009
Ciotti Blurring the Lines Between Campaigning and Official Duties. Is the Taxpayer Paying for This?
John Ciotti is getting the race of his life from Nina Petraro-Bastardi who can be seen everywhere in the district answering peoples questions and listening to thier issues. This past weekend, Ciotti set up an official table as a Legislator at the Elmont Fair. Here is a picture of the official table with a Ciotti "re-elect" campaign sign with the "re-elect" blocked out.
Here are two photographers, one from the Town of Hempstead (on the left) and the other from the county hanging around the Ciotti table..
Here are taxpayer paid photographers taking a picture of Ciotti with the Elmont Fire Department. Looks like an official business photo-op, right? (click to enlarge)
Then what is County Executive candidate Ed Mangano doing there? He's a legislator from Hicksville which is at the other side of the county. The only thing that would bring Mangano out to Elmont would be to campaign. So Ciotti with Mangano are campaigning and taxpayer paid photographers are taking pictures?
Here are two photographers, one from the Town of Hempstead (on the left) and the other from the county hanging around the Ciotti table..
Here are taxpayer paid photographers taking a picture of Ciotti with the Elmont Fire Department. Looks like an official business photo-op, right? (click to enlarge)
Then what is County Executive candidate Ed Mangano doing there? He's a legislator from Hicksville which is at the other side of the county. The only thing that would bring Mangano out to Elmont would be to campaign. So Ciotti with Mangano are campaigning and taxpayer paid photographers are taking pictures?
Again, other to campiagn, Mangano has no reason to be in Elmont.
So the question now is who is paying for the photographers? Also, who will be using the pictures?
Do the photographers submit their timesheets to the campaigns or to the Town and County?We'll watch to see where the pictures end up and file a FOIL appropriately.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Nassau Republicans Re-Branding.. and Running Away From 'Republican'
The end of an era. It took a while but the Nassau GOP has moved away from the old orange and blue color scheme. Republican county executive candidate Ed Mangano doesn't have the colors anywhere on his signage or bumper stickers and other candidates don't have the blue and orange either.
It looks like they are going for a sorta-red, white and blue.
The republicans have always been identified by the ornage and blue campaign material. You saw those colors and you knew the candidate was republican. Over the past few years candidates here and there strayed from alot of blue and orange. Now with a "standard" sticker for a few different candidates not having the usual colors indicates a change.
And what else is missing from the stickers?
Any indication that the candidate is in the republican party.
Democrats have the word "Democrat" on signage and bumper stickers. Why is the Nassau GOP afraid to announce that the candidate is a republican?
Even on Ed Mangano's campaign site there isn't any obvious graphics saying he is a republican. You have to look deeper to find a title of a link that says "Mangano" and "GOP."
It looks like they are going for a sorta-red, white and blue.
The republicans have always been identified by the ornage and blue campaign material. You saw those colors and you knew the candidate was republican. Over the past few years candidates here and there strayed from alot of blue and orange. Now with a "standard" sticker for a few different candidates not having the usual colors indicates a change.
And what else is missing from the stickers?
Any indication that the candidate is in the republican party.
Democrats have the word "Democrat" on signage and bumper stickers. Why is the Nassau GOP afraid to announce that the candidate is a republican?
Even on Ed Mangano's campaign site there isn't any obvious graphics saying he is a republican. You have to look deeper to find a title of a link that says "Mangano" and "GOP."
The Mangano Mobile! Pimp My Ride: Nassau County Edition
Here is Ed Mangano's pimped-out ride. (click for larger version)
He's on all sides!
Going for the Latino vote.
He's on all sides!
Going for the Latino vote.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
State Republicans Send Sneaky Mailer to Mejias' District
Joe Mondello is so desperate that he coughed up some dough to send a anti-Mejias mailer to distirct voters in hopes it will help Joe Belesi.
The mailer is designed to look like an official mailing FROM the county with the words "Notice of Tax Increase" on both sides and includes an altered Nassau County Seal.
The seal is close.. it's just missing the county name....
Real Seal...
Fake Seal...
It's a clever mailing.. but fairly desperate this early.
The mailer is designed to look like an official mailing FROM the county with the words "Notice of Tax Increase" on both sides and includes an altered Nassau County Seal.
The seal is close.. it's just missing the county name....
Real Seal...
Fake Seal...
It's a clever mailing.. but fairly desperate this early.
Congratulations Democratic State Chairman Jay S. Jacobs
Nassau County Chairman Jay S. Jacobs has been named the new New York State Democratic Party Chairman.
Jay will have the pleasure of not only kicking Joe Mondello's ass around Nassau County, but in state-wide races too.
Jay will have the pleasure of not only kicking Joe Mondello's ass around Nassau County, but in state-wide races too.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Stay Classy, Chairman Mondello
Joe Mondello is a class act. At the Nassau County Young Republicans Super Extra-Special Freedom Gala for America and it's Greatness Gala, Chairman Joe took the opportunity to attack Republican turned Democrat Nina Petraro-Bastardi and her husband Chris. During his tirade, he called them an "abomination."
That's kind of a harsh word.
But leave it to Joe Mondello to once again push the level of political discourse into the guttter.
That's kind of a harsh word.
But leave it to Joe Mondello to once again push the level of political discourse into the guttter.
Thursday, June 04, 2009
Stop Lying, Kate Murray!
Kate Murray repeats the same lies that she did two years ago. Murray says on her website that "Hempstead Town has earned the highest Wall Street credit ratings available (four grades higher than Nassau County’s ratings)."
If that were true, then Nassau County's rating would be close to Junk which it is not.
We busted Kate 2 years ago trying to pull the same fast one. Last time she used a graph to illustrate her point..
That looks real impressive if you don't know how to fake a graph.
It should actually look like this:
As I explained then, "If you count from "A" to Aa+", it does indeed look like "four steps higher than Nassau." And the graph dramatically shows the HUGE gap between Nassau and the Town of Hempstead.
Of course, this is not exactly where the truth lies. The "+" ratings are NOT full points but intermidiary ratings. And the chart has three versions of "A" and three versions on "Aa" which makes it look like there is a bigger difference."
So Kate, stop lying.
You got caught. Again.
If that were true, then Nassau County's rating would be close to Junk which it is not.
We busted Kate 2 years ago trying to pull the same fast one. Last time she used a graph to illustrate her point..
That looks real impressive if you don't know how to fake a graph.
It should actually look like this:
As I explained then, "If you count from "A" to Aa+", it does indeed look like "four steps higher than Nassau." And the graph dramatically shows the HUGE gap between Nassau and the Town of Hempstead.
Of course, this is not exactly where the truth lies. The "+" ratings are NOT full points but intermidiary ratings. And the chart has three versions of "A" and three versions on "Aa" which makes it look like there is a bigger difference."
So Kate, stop lying.
You got caught. Again.
Kate Murray Has a Campaign Website
I fixed her logo for her....
There is a whole lot wrong with her website.
Let's start where she mentions the Lighthouse Project which she is dragging her feet on. "This past year Kate and the Town Board approved a commuter‑oriented home development in West Hempstead that offered higher development density in a location adjacent to a local development proposal for 150 acres of property surrounding the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The proposall includes a redeveloped Coliseum, housing, retail space, office space, a hotel, and minor league baseball stadium as well as other recreation and entertainment components."
Besides adding that extra "l" to "proposal", Murray is trying to link herself to the Lighthouse Project very subtley.
Why mention the Lighthouse Project (not by name though) when she obviously opposes it?
There is a whole lot wrong with her website.
Let's start where she mentions the Lighthouse Project which she is dragging her feet on. "This past year Kate and the Town Board approved a commuter‑oriented home development in West Hempstead that offered higher development density in a location adjacent to a local development proposal for 150 acres of property surrounding the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The proposall includes a redeveloped Coliseum, housing, retail space, office space, a hotel, and minor league baseball stadium as well as other recreation and entertainment components."
Besides adding that extra "l" to "proposal", Murray is trying to link herself to the Lighthouse Project very subtley.
Why mention the Lighthouse Project (not by name though) when she obviously opposes it?
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